Zenith releases 2013 Equity Market Neutral Sector Review

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Zenith has completed its 2013 Equity Market Neutral Sector Review. From an initial universe of 13 Market Neutral products, six funds were rated “Highly Recommended” and one fund was rated... Read more continue reading

FoFA compliance listed as a main business challenge

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Recent research shows that FoFA compliance and cost of regulation are the main challenges for financial planners and financial planning businesses in the current environment. Over half of all financial... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update

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Worries about Europe have flared up again with Berlusconi gaining in the polls in Italy ahead of elections in two weeks and corruption allegations against the Spanish Prime Minister. However,... Read more continue reading

More jobs, fewer hours, steady jobless rate

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Employment rose by 10,400 in January after an improved result for December. In December, employment fell by 3,800 jobs, not 5,500 as previously reported. Economists had expected a 5,000 lift... Read more continue reading

Zenith rates Blue Sky Water Fund Recommended

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The Blue Sky Water Fund is an unlisted fund operating in the alternatives space which focuses on investing and trading in physical water assets via Australian Water Entitlements. The Fund... Read more continue reading

Alternative funds delivering on their promise

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The better Alternative investment funds are successfully delivering on their promise to improve portfolio diversification and protect investors from falls in equity markets says investment research house van Eyk.  van... Read more continue reading

Retail spending: The 2012 wrap

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Over 2012 as a whole, Australians spent $256.1 billion at retail outlets. Spending was up 3.1 per cent over 2011 – the strongest calendar-year growth in three years. The 3.1... Read more continue reading

FPA community offers support to victims of recent disasters

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has re-launched its pro bono service to provide free financial advice to Australians affected by the recent natural disasters, including the Queensland and... Read more continue reading

Adelaide Bank: App fee free February!

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Adelaide Bank will waive application fees on its home loans for the month of February.  The move applies to the $375 application fee for new loans, split loans, internal refinances... Read more continue reading

RBA exhibits quiet confidence

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The Reserve Bank Board has left the official cash rate at 3.00 per cent at its first meeting in 2013. The variable housing rate is applying modest stimulus to the... Read more continue reading